Finding the Third Proportional to 41,064 and 63,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,064 and 63,708 is: 98,838.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,064 : 63,708 = 63,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,064/63,708 = 63,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,064x = 63,708 × 63,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,064x = 4,058,709,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,058,709,264/41,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,838.62
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